An Epicor Eclipse alternative built around how you run.
Eclipse is Epicor's ERP for wholesale distributors. thinkbridge builds a system around how your counters, branches and drivers sell, stock and deliver, and at the end of the term you own it.
Signs you've outgrown Epicor Eclipse
- Counter, branch and outside-sales pricing differ and are fixed by hand.
- Rebates, special-order quotes and returns run in spreadsheets.
- Delivery and route planning sit in a separate tool.
- Customizations make every upgrade slow.
Epicor Eclipse compared with a system you own
| Epicor Eclipse | thinkbridge | |
|---|---|---|
| How it fits | Configured around the vendor's standard process; gaps are closed with customization, add-ons or spreadsheets | Modeled on how your business actually runs, including its exceptions |
| Who owns it | You license it; the vendor owns the code and the roadmap | You own the code, the data model and the business logic |
| How you pay | Subscription or license, plus implementation partner fees | Priced on outcomes, paid over an agreed term |
| After go-live | Changes go through a partner or an upgrade cycle | Managed care keeps improving it; low-risk changes ship to a beta you approve |
| AI | Added through the vendor's roadmap and add-ons | Built into the workflows from the start |
How the move works
- ObserveWe watch how the work runs today, including the workarounds.
- Model and buildThe system is modeled on your process and generated with
think One - Migrate and validateYour data moves over and your team tests it on real cases.
- Go liveIn about four months.
The four stages are a short version of the six-step method (see how it works). For what gets built, see ERP replacement and consolidation.
Questions about moving off Epicor Eclipse
Is Eclipse the same as Prophet 21?
No. Both are Epicor ERP for distributors, but they are separate products.
Can thinkbridge replace Eclipse?
Yes. thinkbridge models how the business runs, builds a system that fits and migrates the data from Eclipse before cutover. It can replace Eclipse outright or take over only the areas that don't fit.
Do we have to replace everything at once?
No. thinkbridge can connect to Eclipse and replace one area at a time, such as quoting, purchasing or delivery planning.
How long does a Eclipse replacement take?
About four months to go live.
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